The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror
Chapter 316 - 147: Turbulence Arises, Giant Whale Gang and the Red-Haired Demon People (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 316: Chapter 147: Turbulence Arises, Giant Whale Gang and the Red-Haired Demon People (Please Subscribe)

Ren Tianyou swiftly left the cabin and made his way to the deck.

He saw that a dozen or so gang members standing guard were now lying on the deck like stalks of wheat blown down by the wind.

A dangerously potent figure stood there with his hands behind his back, a smirk playing on his lips as he watched him.

This man was extremely tall with a bald head but still sported two tufts of long, red hair hanging down by his temples, reaching his broad shoulders.

His appearance was strikingly unusual.

His face was very young, but his eyes betrayed a depth of world-weary experience, and deep within his pupils flickered a hint of scarlet red.

His entire being emanated a strange and ruthless aura.

Ren Tianyou looked at him with disbelief for a moment, then suddenly said with a cold voice, "You are Yan Kong Monk from the Golden Ray Monastery."

The red-haired man smiled gently, "As expected of the heir of the mountain lineage, but I wonder how much of Elder Chang Shengzi’s Spirit Void Sword Gang lineage you’ve managed to learn."

His gaze settled on the cuff of Ren Tianyou’s sleeve.

The Spirit Void Sword Gang was an ultimate skill evolved from the strange Sleeve Green Snake technique of Master Lv.

Ren Tianyou kept the location of his hidden sword secret, such that even those closest to him were unaware; yet the red-haired "Yan Kong" had identified it instantly, along with speaking of his heritage, which left Ren Tianyou both shocked and fearful.

"Did Xu Gongming send you?" Ren Tianyou had heard of the formidable Yan Kong and had seen a portrait of him, plus his martial skills were exceptionally strange. Although his current appearance was drastically different from the rumors, Ren Tianyou guessed his identity from his features instantly.

Yan Kong was also closely associated with Xu Gongming, and it was natural for Ren Tianyou to suspect that this significant figure from Jiangning Prefecture, a recent notable personality in South Zhili, might appear here.

With the matter of King Lin and the marine benefits contest, Xu Gongming obviously had reasons to reach out to him.

The red-haired man casually remarked, "Even though Xu Gongming is a prodigy of our times, he has no command over me. This time, I came looking to borrow the assistance of your Giant Whale Gang to help me locate a certain mountain."

Ren Tianyou pointed at his gang members lying on the ground, "So this is how you seek my help?"

At this moment, he discovered that the Qi-blood within these gang members had been depleted, clearly indicating they were affected by an evil technique.

He grew increasingly wary of the bizarre Yan Kong before him.

The red-haired man said with a smile, "Forced by Xu Gongming’s grave injury to me, I had to borrow some Qi-blood from your subordinates to recover some of my essence Qi. I hope Gang Leader Ren won’t take offense. Once you help me locate that mountain, I shall reward you handsomely."

Ren Tianyou replied, "It’s hard for me to trust you like this."

The red-haired man gave a faint smile, "Do you often feel pain flickering in your dantian and perineum around midnight and midday?"

Ren Tianyou exclaimed, "How did you know?"

That was an old affliction that troubled him since he started Refining Internal, one which not even the renowned Elder Dan Xi or the potent Refining Internal Thunder Sound and various valuable medicines could resolve.

The disruption in his Qi-blood flow had hindered his Spirit and Body Integration from progressing further.

Indeed, he had even kidnapped Duke Wei’s beautiful concubine not just for revenge but also because he heard that the woman, born during the Hour of Yin, was abundant in Primordial Yin, which was greatly beneficial for cultivation.

Naturally, this didn’t achieve the effect he wanted.

That he could believe in such things showed how desperate and tormented he was by his ailment.

The red-haired man added, "This is a drawback of forcibly cultivating the Spirit Void Sword Gang. If Gang Leader Ren helps me find that mountain, inside it is a scroll of the Yellow Court Inner Vision Technique which could solve your problem."

While Ren Tianyou loathed this affliction deeply, he knew well the saying "Unsolicited favor is indicative of either ulterior motives or impending theft." He responded, "If you surrender yourself, then I might believe you."

As he spoke, his robe sleeves fluttered slightly.

He was about to deploy the Spirit Void Sword Gang to subdue this formidable opponent.

Unexpectedly, the opponent flicked his sleeve towards the critical junctions of his heart and kidney where his sword gang Qi-blood circulated.

This precise act was like a sword striking with light.

Ren Tianyou was forced to block immediately.

In an instant, they exchanged more than a dozen blows.

The deck below them was scraped, scattering large chips of wood everywhere.

The ferocity of their Qi-blood and the swiftness of their physical strikes made it impossible for surrounding gang members to approach or strike at the red-haired man effectively.

Throughout the exchange, Ren Tianyou was persistently chased by the red-haired man’s sleeve stick aimed at his sword gang’s weaknesses, hindering him from unleashing his full power.

The two continued to clash hard and had exchanged blows a hundred times.

Eventually, they both moved up to the top of the ship.

Suddenly, the red-haired man withdrew his hands.

Ren Tianyou ceased as well.

The red-haired man sighed slightly, "Were it not for my injuries being unhealed, how could you, Gang Leader Ren, remain unharmed?"

Ren Tianyou felt from the bout that the opponent’s intention of skill and Martial Arts Realm was distinctly superior to his own.

He asked gravely, "Are you really Yan Kong?"

The red-haired man replied, "Gang Leader Ren wishes to address me like that, and it’s not wrong. Perhaps now we can properly talk."

Ren Tianyou said, "Were you truly injured by Xu Gongming? Does he really possess such ability?"

The red-haired man answered, "It’s a complicated matter. Gang Leader Ren need not fear, his ability to wound me was due to a special method. However, in one or two years, if Gang Leader Ren encounters him alone, it would be wise to flee immediately."

Ren Tianyou responded, "I lead thousands of gang members, I am not afraid of him."

The red-haired man laughed, "Xu Gongming’s influence is not necessarily smaller than that of Gang Leader Ren. But let’s not talk about this. Life is like a game, and birth and death are inevitable experiences. If Gang Leader Ren is willing to assist me, I can also help you resolve the pressing troubles."

"What troubles could I have?"

"If Gang Leader Ren wasn’t uneasy, why would you hide many supplies on the ship? And you intend to find a small island to stash these supplies for unexpected needs, right?"

Ren Tianyou: "How do you know that?"

The red-haired man said, "Did Gang Leader Ren think I found your flagship right away? Honestly, I’ve secretly visited several of your gang’s sea ships, which was not without cost. And because the Gang Leader is here, as soon as I boarded, I borrowed some of your disciples’ Qi-Blood to avoid a disadvantage in a fight with the Gang Leader."

Ren Tianyou sneered, "Even a master like you, coming from a reputable sect, resorts to practicing such evil techniques."

The red-haired man: "This Qi-Blood transference is actually an orthodox profound technique of the Quanzhen Dao. Gang Leader Ren has limited knowledge; I don’t blame you."

Ren Tianyou, not wanting to argue about this topic, said, "How are you going to help me resolve the trouble?"

The red-haired man: "Does Gang Leader Ren have concerns about Duke Wei? With me here, I can help the Gang Leader avoid his schemes."

Ren Tianyou: "It seems true that good news stays within the walls while bad news travels a thousand miles. I was pressured by Duke Wei’s steward on that day, and it became known among the worldly society."

This matter is no secret.

Especially since Duke Wei has obviously been supporting Gu Wuji of the True Gang Sect.

Even his own gang members are shaking.

After all, the root of the Giant Whale Gang is still in Yingtian Prefecture.

Being oppressed by Duke Wei with overwhelming power, he feels increasingly suffocated.

Attacking King Lin was not just due to pressure from Duke Wei, but also Ren Tianyou’s strategy to break the situation. Without King Lin’s threat near his couch, he can confidently make alliances with the Wokou pirates, not worried about any powerful threats close by, and fully unite with the power of the Sea Sand Gang to put pressure on Duke Wei and regain more say.

Duke Wei also wants to use this opportunity to force Ren Tianyou out of his Gang Leader position.

Now the real question is who is more clever with their methods.

But without exception, both sides cannot tolerate the looming threat of King Lin.

Otherwise, with King Lin as a bone in their throats, neither Ren Tianyou nor Duke Wei dare to make significant moves, instead giving the other side, supported by Xu Qing, the opportunity to continuously grow stronger.

Especially since Ren Tianyou is well aware that if King Lin keeps growing, even if he retains his authority within the Giant Whale Gang, he will eventually be encroached upon by King Lin.

What use would his authority be then?

For sea trade, the fewer people slicing the cake, the larger the slice.

He can tolerate the Sea Sand Gang because they also have strong forces and backgrounds, not just as outsiders think with Duke Wei behind them, but in reality, the Sea Sand Gang’s major shareholder is a powerful noble in the Capital.

This powerful noble is deeply concealed; even King Ren does not momentarily know who or which ones they might be.

However, the Sea Sand Gang clearly has the support of the Ministry of Revenue, getting many hard-to-obtain civilian materials and transporting them overseas for great profits, which even he finds tempting.

Additionally, the East Sea Gang composed of Wokou, also holds an undeniable power on the sea, but its main activities are further south in the South Sea.

These Wokou are not real Japanese; many are the gloves of nobles or monstrous ruffians from the common folk.

They are divided into several smaller bands with high mobility and flexibility.

The power of the East Sea Gang is actually very strong, but more like a loose alliance.

Ren Tianyou naturally does not fear them much.

But he would not offend them lightly.

This time the Wokou turbulence in the coastal State Prefectures, the East Sea Gang’s people were the main force, with the Giant Whale Gang only symbolically participating. This was also Ren Tianyou’s attempt to break away from Duke Wei’s control, which was nevertheless vigorously countered by him.

In this, Xu Gongming’s manipulation played a crucial role.

Ren Tianyou knew, if Xu Gongming continued to develop, he would eventually become the same type as Duke Wei, so cooperation between Duke Wei and Xu Gongming was not entirely impossible.

But he, a lapdog, needs occasional chastising.

This is determined by standpoint and origin.

Considering his own predicament, Ren Tianyou had no choice but to accept the red-haired man’s proposal.

If he and the red-haired man fought to the death, it would only benefit others.

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Unconsciously, a month passed.

Xu Qing recovered from his injuries, and during this time, with his fellow club members, set up the framework of the academy.

He worked tirelessly which made Feng Wu feel distressed, but she didn’t try to dissuade him.

She just felt uneasy about it, Xu Qing’s urgency in every matter always gave her the feeling that Xu Qing felt his time was running out.

Feng Wu thought, "No matter what’s troubling him, opening the Xuantian Treasure Vault should help him immensely."

The land survey in Yingtian Prefecture was winding down.

During this time, Xu Qing had communicated several times with his father-in-law, and things went fairly smoothly.

However, Wokou raids still occurred intermittently along the coastal State Prefectures, but with the various prefectures’ defenses, no major chaos erupted.

Xu Qing understood that there was a lack of power on the sea, so he couldn’t eradicate this problem.

He planned to search for Liubo Mountain at sea, and along the way help alleviate the maritime pressure for King Lin.

This time, the couple would set out to sea together!

Supplies, sea vessels, and personnel, all had been properly prepared.

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